Prince of Persia Xbox 360
User Score
7.0 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 143 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 95 out of 143
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 143
  3. Negative: 25 out of 143

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  1. AlixeViolet
    Dec 5, 2008
    10
    I am desperately awaiting the sequel for this. The story was great and had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. The humor was spot-on and the chemistry between the prince and Elika was amazing. The ending was manly, and there are still secrets to unlock. Additional content and bonuses make it worth replaying, and the game system never seems to get tired. The perfect blend between 3D fighting and platforming. Gotta love this game.… Expand
  2. JayG
    Feb 3, 2009
    9
    The new PoP is visually stunning, the gameplay is absolutley fun, and the story will leave you begging for more. The only complaint which is is a lot of comments is that you cant die. Other than that the game is great, must buy for fans, rental for those who are new to the series.
  3. McDeadChowder
    Dec 9, 2008
    10
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  4. SaxonU
    Dec 27, 2008
    10
    This game was fantastic. I played it over Christmas at my parents house on their 52" LCD TV and could not have been more breath-taken. I tried to take my Xbox into another room to play while Dad was watching football, but playing it on a CRT just doesn't do it justice. The character development was top notch, the game play mechanics were challenging but forgiving, and what's more is that the ending ACTUALLY left me satisfied that I had actually earned it and sad that the game ended since I have to say bye to the characters for a year or two.… Expand
  5. neonsocks
    Oct 10, 2011
    9
    It's such a shame they didn't give this version of the series a chance. Sure there were problems with the combat, the complaints that it was "too easy" were valid and the character's weren't super well developed but the art style was breathtaking, the control was fluid, the score was excellent and by the end, I was interested in the relationship between Elika and the Prince. Like Mirror's Edge, it was flawed but none of the problems were insurmountable. So much potential and such a nice package it's sad that they felt the need to scrap this version for a 3rd reboot.… Expand

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Metascore
81 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 73 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 73
  3. Negative: 0 out of 73
  1. GameCritics
    70
    The game's core mechanics are all still there, neatly created and presented stunningly. But underneath this evident beauty, Prince of Persia fails to deliver on any sort of a challenge, and instead of carrying on the proud tradition of the series, deviates to a considerable and damaging extent because of its simple gameplay and excessive accessibility.
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  2. Game Positive
    80
    While Prince of Persia is definitely flawed and can even become tedious at points, it creates a dreamlike world that keeps you interested. It is an interactive extension of what good fiction tries to be, and while it's not for everyone, it can often leave you with a desire to come back for more.
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  3. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    61
    Newcomers are likely to get more out of this new trilogy's opening than veterans, who know much better. [Feb 2009, p.74]
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